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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

12

Auterary Genius Buds Among Far Sex in Capital

In Washington on August 22 AP reports a surge of literary talent among city women during the dog days. Clara Sharpe Hough Nathalie Sedgwick Colby and Mrs Charles D Walcott join Nancy Hoy and Mrs Richard Washburn Child as notable budding novelists in the capital.

Washington National Capital Nancy Hoy Richard Washburn Clara Sharpe Hough Ste Nathatie Sedgwick Colby Wilson Atrong Charles D. Walcott Smithsonian Institution Hough Mr. Hough Senaria Department of Agriculture George A. Hough, Jr Herbert Bavard Swope The War Industries Board Iwerk J. W. Prunty Tomance Prin

Connecticut Frebel Normal Kin dergarten Primary Training Scheat

Principal Mary C. Milts announces the reopening of the Connecticut Frebel Normal Kindergarten Primary Training School on Monday October 1. Registration will be daily after September 4. Telephone Noble 1748.

Connecticut Frebel Normal Mary C. Milts Noble

Legion Attends Cadwell Funeral

Funeral services were held yesterday for Harvey R. Cadwell Jr a World War veteran of Stratford killed Saturday morning by a New Haven railroad train while attempting to board it Cadwell served on a torpedo boat destroyer during the war His body was identified by his father Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery The Stratford post of the American Legion attended the graveside service with taps followed by honors He is survived by his father and mother a brother John Cadwell and a sister Mary

Harvey R. Cadwell, Jr Stratford New Haven Cadwell CE. Dillon Christ Episcopal Church, Stratford H. Francis Hine Charles Mercer Hall Trinity Episcopal Church of Bridgeport Fichting Lakeview Cemetery American Legion Taps Deal Harvey Cadwell John 8S. Cadswell Mary

Wilford girl injured by auto on Milford street crossing

Seven year old Lucretia Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith, was struck while crossing Bridgeport avenue near Devon park in Milford yesterday afternoon. She suffered scalp lacerations and body bruising and was taken to Milford hospital by the car driver. The driver, Paul M Mooney, said she did not hear his horn. No charges were filed.

Bridgeport Avenue Milford Devon Park Lucretia Smith Harry Smith Cowles Street Devon Milford Hospital Paul M. Mooney Merideth Street Springfield Masa Mooney

Natalie Dear Evelyn Letters From a Knoll in New Hampshire Fields

The writer describes a tranquil hillside retreat near Danville and St Johnsbury in New Hampshire, noting blue horizons and cloud shadows over the eastern sky. She mentions shopping plans in Reads and Meles & Co. and reflects on travel, finances, and a future home at Knollwood Stratfield, with observations on local amenities and a new calf born last night.

Michigan Woods Meles & Co Harold

Funeral services held here for Catherine Lalley

The funeral of Catherine F Lalley who died Friday at St Vincent's hospital was held from her father's home at 168 Beechwood Avenue and from St Augustine's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by multiple priests with a full choir. Interment followed at St Michael's cemetery. She is survived by her father two sisters Mrs Vincent Sullivan and Tadlie Taller and two brothers Carin and Broderick Taley.

Catherine F. Lalles St. Vincent’s Hospital Walter L. Lalley Beechwood Avenue St. Augustine's Church Robert Bowen Joseph Ganley Peter McClean St. Deacon Peter Mclean St. Augustine’s Church Raymond Clabby New Britain Charles Honey St. Patrick’s Church John Tranley Miss Flaherty Thomas A. Yorksey Edward Fan Charles §Enny Charles Mcffee James Daley Howard Braithwaite St. Michael's Cemetery Miss Lalleya Afatera Vincent Sullivan Tadilie Taller Carin Broderick Taley

Floor work for children in hot weather activities

Practical guidance on using concrete floors or covered spaces for children under ten to draw, chalk, and build large floor projects. Advocates rough surfaces, large-scale landscapes, block building, and long lasting floor setups with mats or cloth as substitutes. Emphasizes daily, weatherproof spaces to occupy kids and avoid overheated porches or attics.

Childen

Injured by trolley Bridgeport men recover at hospital

Two Bridgeport men Edward Stoddoolsky of Gregory Street and Meto Pattergon of 78 Alice Street are recovering after an automobile and trolley collision on the Peat road. They were in a touring car driven by Leste F Patterson when a westbound trolley struck the car, throwing it 16 feet. Both suffered severe head cuts and were taken to Norwalk hospital. The driver was unhurt.

Bridgeport Norwalk Hospital Peat Road Edward Stoddoolsky Gregoy Street Meto FE Pattergon Alice Street Leste F. Patterson Meto Beston Post Road

Rum boat rule could reopen underwriter case in Supreme Court

Hartford Aug 23 With the Boston Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that American ships may not be seized beyond the 12 mile limit attorney John Buckley of Connecticut predicts a reopening of the rum runner Underwater case in the Louisiana Supreme Court. Defense counsel has signaled plans to appeal the New York Circuit Court of Appeals decision allowing seizure of American vessels on the high seas. The Boston ruling may prompt Supreme Court review, as current practice allows seizure beyond 12 miles only by Connecticut based cruisers inland.

Hartford Boston Circuit Court of Appeals U. 8 John Buckley Connecticut Supreme Court New York Court of Appeals High Seas Boston Court Buckley Massachusetts

Police Seek Four Children Missing Since Sunday

Four children, three boys and a girl, remain missing after police and the Bureau of Investigation search through the day and night. Parents express fear for their safety as authorities note no signs of harm yet. The missing include a ten year old girl from Main Street, two boys from Newfield Park with ice cream proceeds, and a ten year old boy from Shelton Street sent to buy items with a $20 bill.

Bureau of Investigation Davetter James Mousette Main Street Michael Healy Bridgeport Bureau Newfield Ball Park Michael Cortez Shelton Street Cortez Bureau of Missing Persons

Bridgeport to Possibly Welcome A Large Chain Store

A major chain store may locate in Bridgeport, occupying the D. M. Read building at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue. Schnee and Schnee, local realtors, are handling leasing with indications of negotiations under way by an out of town firm. Alterations are underway for J. C. Poole Company dry goods store in the Read building with further remodeling for additional tenants planned.

Bridgeport D. M. Read Company Main Street Fairfield Avenue Schnee J. C. Poole Company Springfield Od Read

Norwalk Man Jailed After Stabbing in City Court Action

Wallace Engram of Harbor avenue was charged with stabbing Andrew Smith of Day street during a drunken spree. Engram was tried in City court, fined 600 and sentenced to one year in jail. The knife severed a nerve in Smiths left arm causing partial paralysis of the hand and loss of three fingers.

Norwalk Wallace Engram Harbor Avenue Andrew Smith Ilso Day Street Engram Smith

Fourth District Democrats to Meet Tonight

A special meeting of the Fourth District Democratic club is planned for tonight at their cubroness on 14168 State Street. A caucus is expected to be held during the gathering.

Fourth District Democratic Club State Street

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